60NYT > General Mills Inc.topics.nytimes.com/top/news/business/companies/general_mills_inc/index.html?inline=nyt-orgNews about General Mills Inc., including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.Copyright 2014 The New York Times Companyen-usSun 02 Aug 2015 19:20:48 -0400http://static01.nyt.com/images/section/NytSectionHeader.gifNYThttp://www.nytimes.comWhat We&#8217;re Reading Nowhttp://bittman.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/06/25/what-were-reading-now-32/?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss<a href="http://bittman.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/06/25/what-were-reading-now-32/?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://static01.nyt.com/images/2015/06/25/opinion/25bittmanweb/25bittmanweb-thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"/></a>Food news from Lucky Charms to the NSA’s private farmers market.By MARK BITTMANThu, 25 Jun 2015 15:07:40 -0400http://bittman.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/06/25/what-were-reading-now-32/?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssNo More Artificial Colors for Trix or Reese’s Puffshttp://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/23/business/no-more-artificial-colors-for-trix-or-reeses-puffs.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssGeneral Mills is dropping artificial colors and flavors from its cereals, the latest company to respond to a growing desire for food made with ingredients people see as natural.By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSTue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/23/business/no-more-artificial-colors-for-trix-or-reeses-puffs.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssFacing Consumer Pressure, Companies Start to Seek Safe Alternatives to BPAhttp://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/16/business/facing-consumer-pressure-companies-start-to-seek-safe-alternatives-to-bpa.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/16/business/facing-consumer-pressure-companies-start-to-seek-safe-alternatives-to-bpa.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://static01.nyt.com/images/2015/06/11/business/11bpa-web/11bpa-web-thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"/></a>Although the chemical has been deemed safe by the F.D.A. at current levels, consumers and advocacy groups are urging companies to remove BPA or find safer alternatives.By RACHEL ABRAMSTue, 16 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/16/business/facing-consumer-pressure-companies-start-to-seek-safe-alternatives-to-bpa.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssMany Companies Cut Ads From TLC’s ‘19 Kids and Counting’http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/29/business/media/many-companies-cut-ads-from-tlcs-19-kids-and-counting.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/29/business/media/many-companies-cut-ads-from-tlcs-19-kids-and-counting.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://static01.nyt.com/images/2015/05/29/business/29TLC/29TLC-thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"/></a>At least 20 companies have removed their ads from the show after a report that one of its stars had been investigated on suspicion of molesting underage girls.By SYDNEY EMBERFri, 29 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/29/business/media/many-companies-cut-ads-from-tlcs-19-kids-and-counting.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssFrench Toast Crunch Back by Popular Demandhttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/09/business/french-toast-crunch-back-by-popular-demand.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssGeneral Mills says it had received calls almost daily to bring back the popular cereal, which was discontinued in 2006.By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSTue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/09/business/french-toast-crunch-back-by-popular-demand.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssWilliam Spoor Dies at 91; Turned Pillsbury Into a Food Industry Gianthttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/22/business/william-spoor-who-turned-pillsbury-into-a-food-giant-dies-at-91.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/22/business/william-spoor-who-turned-pillsbury-into-a-food-giant-dies-at-91.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://static01.nyt.com/images/2014/11/22/business/SUB-SPOOR-obit/SUB-SPOOR-obit-thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"/></a>Mr. Spoor grew up in poverty and worked his way to becoming chief executive and chairman of Pillsbury, where he was known as a demanding and abrasive leader.By DIONNE SEARCEYSat, 22 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/22/business/william-spoor-who-turned-pillsbury-into-a-food-giant-dies-at-91.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Cascadian Farm &#8216;Bee Friendlier&#8217; Effort Enlists Public to Help Protect Insects http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/13/business/media/-cascadian-farm-bee-friendlier-effort-enlists-public-to-help-protect-insects-.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/13/business/media/-cascadian-farm-bee-friendlier-effort-enlists-public-to-help-protect-insects-.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://static01.nyt.com/images/2014/10/13/business/adco/adco-thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"/></a>Cascadian Farm, an organic brand owned by General Mills, is encouraging consumers to plant wildflowers to provide a healthful environment for bees.By ANDREW ADAM NEWMANMon, 13 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/13/business/media/-cascadian-farm-bee-friendlier-effort-enlists-public-to-help-protect-insects-.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssCereals Begin to Lose Their Snap, Crackle and Pophttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/11/business/cereals-struggle-in-us-as-tastes-and-rituals-change.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/11/business/cereals-struggle-in-us-as-tastes-and-rituals-change.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://static01.nyt.com/images/2014/09/11/business/Cerealjp2/Cerealjp2-thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"/></a>The cereal business has been in steady decline for a decade as consumers opt for healthier options or food easier to eat on the run in the morning.By STEPHANIE STROMThu, 11 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/11/business/cereals-struggle-in-us-as-tastes-and-rituals-change.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssThe Risk in the General Mills Deal for Annie'shttp://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/09/09/the-risk-in-the-general-mills-deal-for-annies/?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssThe maker of Cheerios is paying a 37 percent premium, for “natural” macaroni and cheese purveyor Annie’s Homegrown. But big companies often squash growth when they swallow small targets whole, notes Kevin Allison of Reuters Breakingviews.By KEVIN ALLISONTue, 09 Sep 2014 14:31:36 -0400http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/09/09/the-risk-in-the-general-mills-deal-for-annies/?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssGeneral Mills to Buy Annie's for $820 Million in Cashhttp://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/09/08/general-mills-to-buy-annies-for-820-million-in-cash/?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss<a href="http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/09/08/general-mills-to-buy-annies-for-820-million-in-cash/?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://static01.nyt.com/images/2014/09/09/business/dbpix-annies/dbpix-annies-thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"/></a>General Mills is paying a premium to buy Annie’s, the organic food company known for its mac and cheese and earthy vibe.By WILLIAM ALDENMon, 08 Sep 2014 17:41:39 -0400http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/09/08/general-mills-to-buy-annies-for-820-million-in-cash/?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss